What makes The Youngbloods by The Youngbloods notable?

The Youngbloods gained significant attention with their anthem Get Together, which became a rallying cry for peace during the Vietnam War era. This track was later covered by multiple artists and has been recognized as an important cultural touchstone, charting on Billboard and earning a place in popular consciousness. Released in 1967, The Youngbloods marked the debut album for the band, emerging from the folk revival wave. At this point, the group was still solidifying their identity within the burgeoning counterculture movement. This album laid the groundwork for their future successes and established their signature sound.

Who is The Youngbloods for?

The Youngbloods works well if you're into short, joyful sing-alongs, reflective tunes for gatherings and uplifting melodies for sunny days.

How many songs are on The Youngbloods?

The Youngbloods has 11 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

The Youngbloods

The Youngbloods · 1967

31 min · 11 tracks · folk rock

A harmonious blend of folk rock with reflective lyrics and vibrant melodies that capture the spirit of the late 1960s.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Get Together — This track encapsulates the band's message of unity and peace, becoming an enduring anthem of the 1960s counterculture.
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Grizzly Bear — Its playful lyricism and upbeat melody showcase the band’s ability to blend whimsical storytelling with folk rock sensibilities.
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Statesboro Blues — A cover that highlights the band's roots in American blues and showcases their versatility while remaining true to their folk rock foundation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

44 /100

Lowland

Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

The Youngbloods' debut showcases solid songwriting and arrangements but lacks the depth for lasting impact.

What we noticed

The arrangement features prominent harmonies and acoustic instrumentation, typical of the folk rock genre.
Several tracks, including 'Get Together', incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel of the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short, joyful sing-alongs
reflective tunes for gatherings
uplifting melodies for sunny days
light-hearted background for conversations

Maybe skip if you

seekers of long epics
prefer darker, heavier themes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1967, The Youngbloods marked the debut album for the band, emerging from the folk revival wave. At this point, the group was still solidifying their identity within the burgeoning counterculture movement. This album laid the groundwork for their future successes and established their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors: The Mamas & the Papas· Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young· Simon & Garfunkel

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Grizzly Bear 2:25
2 All Over the World (La-La) 3:16
3 Statesboro Blues 2:21
4 Get Together 4:39
5 One Note Man 2:27
6 The Other Side of This Life 2:30
7 Tears Are Falling 2:28
8 Four in the Morning 2:54
9 Foolin’ Around (The Waltz) 2:52
10 Ain’t That Lovin’ You, Baby 2:42
11 C.C. Rider 2:36

What to play next

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